The Neal-Schuman Library Technology Companion, Fourth Edition

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The fourth edition of Burke's comprehensive resource, newly revised and updated, is a perfect primer for LIS students and should be at the top of the list for any current or future library professional looking to stay at the forefront of technological advancement. This all-in-one guide helps readers contribute to improving institutional performance, boost productivity, and stay connected to the latest library technology topics and tools by offering incisive coverage of Library technology basics, with a historical overview providing context, suggested resources for staying up to date, and a chapter on appraising and purchasing equipment and putting systems into operation Technology tools, including computers of all kinds (desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices), office applications, the wireless world, the vast changes and potential of library catalogs and databases, social media, and much more How libraries put technology to work through adaptive/assistive technology, virtual reference, blogs, screencasting, distance learning, and other day-to-day workflow Building and maintaining technology, offering guidance on spam, spyware, security strips, and other dangers of the cyberworld, plus troubleshooting tips for typical technology problems and advice on making technology environments comfortable for users The importance of long-range technology planning and how to take steps to start the planning processInterlibrary Loan The practice of borrowing materials from other libraries and
lending owned items existed before the computer age. ... particular e-books they
have purchased to fulfill ILL requestsafor example, it can be cheaper to buy an
Amazon Kindle title than it ... For a number of people in any community, the local
librarya#39;s access might be the only means available to reach resources on the
Internet.

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The Neal-Schuman Library Technology Companion, Fourth Edition

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John J. Burke

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American Library Association - 2013

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